Touch (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Touch is an action, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 96 minutes. “Everyone wants a piece of the action.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Down-and-out former preacher Bill Hill witnesses stranger Juvenal save a woman from her abusive husband by defusing the latter's anger — and ending his wife's blindness. Determined to profit from Juvenal's mystical powers, Bill asks an old friend, Lynn Faulkner, to sneak into the Alcoholics Anonymous facility where Juvenal works as a counselor, but she finds herself falling for the healer.
Who’s in it. Touch stars Gina Gershon as Debra Lusanne, Conchata Ferrell as Virginia Worrel, Skeet Ulrich as Juvenal and John Doe as Elwin Worrel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Touch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $387.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Touch (1997)?
- In US, Touch is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Touch worth watching?
- Touch holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Touch?
- Touch stars Gina Gershon, Conchata Ferrell, Skeet Ulrich, John Doe and Christopher Walken.
- When was Touch released?
- Touch was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.